Neal (MAJED SAYESS), a brilliant inventor, and Linda (MARY KOOMJIAN), a former yoga instructor, run the Beauty Enlightenment Program, a religious movement promising physical perfection through spiritual awareness (and perhaps a little technological help). But when Neal discovers he is no longer attracted to the "enlightened" women he creates, he starts to question his organization and becomes obsessed with Michelle (DANIELLE MUEHLENBEIN), a new recruit who is somehow different from the other followers. When Linda finds out she is furious and vows to usher Michelle into enlightenment at any cost.

directed by REBECCA ROJER
music by LOGAN TAKAHASHI
sound FX credits: http://rrrojer.net/beautymachine/rights
Made in VES150, Harvard University, 2009


This movie is part of the collection: Community Video

Producer: Rebecca Rojer
Audio/Visual: sound
Keywords: beauty; beauty machine; sci-fi; student film; film; ves; harvard; technology; perfection; cult; camp

Creative Commons license: Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States

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Reviewer: Nora Clare - - July 6, 2009
Subject: Very funny AND a good Commentary on Beauty
This is a great short film!
Great cast, writing, and very entertaining.
Some of the set reminds me of an Ed Wood Sci Fi production, though actually more professional than Ed's!
Good commentary on obsession with perfection in looks and images of women.